Windshield Washer Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig. 3 Washer Reservoir:

2. Disconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer pump/motor from the motor connector receptacle.
3. Disconnect the washer hose from the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump/motor and allow the washer fluid to drain into a clean container for reuse.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the barbed inlet nipple of the washer pump out of the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir. Care must be taken not to damage the reservoir.
5. Remove the rubber grommet seal from the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir and discard.

INSTALLATION
1. Install a new rubber grommet seal into the washer pump mounting hole in the washer reservoir. Always use a new rubber grommet seal on the reservoir.
2. Position the barbed inlet nipple of the washer pump to the rubber grommet seal in the reservoir.
3. Press firmly and evenly on the washer pump until the barbed inlet nipple is fully seated in the rubber grommet seal in the washer reservoir mounting hole.
4. Reconnect the washer hose to the barbed outlet nipple of the washer pump.
5. Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the washer pump/motor unit to the motor connector receptacle.
6. Refill the washer reservoir with the washer fluid drained from the reservoir during the removal procedure
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.